Amy Gelfman

As a child, I used to draw whimsical characters, ladies with larger than life eyes and lots of swirly whirly patterns. I remember feeling discouraged because I could never draw realistically, so eventually I stopped and decided to spend my time doing other things. I developed my music and storytelling skills and have been in the music environment for over 30 years. But it wasn't until December 5, 2015, that I discovered my passion for painting. I owe this discovery to a friend and colleague of mine who invited me to her 40th birthday party at Splash Studio, a wine and paint place. One thing led to another, and I found myself painting between every nook and cranny of time I could find in my busy household.  And lo and behold, a business was born!I spend a bulk of my time with commission work, collaborative art projects offered to the community, and designing textile designs for my products, as well as creating new originals.

My husband, Jonathan, has a B.A. in Fine Arts. He is a trained artist with a great talent and passion for painting and any creative endeavor. When the floodgates of colors, patterns, shapes and designs opened in my world, Jonathan and our six sons had no choice but to join in on the fun! Whether he likes it or not, he has become my in-house instructor. What fascinates me about Jonathan’s talent is his ability to do a variety of styles. He can paint a realistic scene and add a dash of wild imagination. Collaborating has been a great journey for us as a couple. it's great fun to see each of our sons find their own unique style and it is a joy to see my husband’s passion rekindled! Now, in my early 50’s and sort of self/husband/world taught, I've decided to stop telling myself that I can't do ""this"" or ""that."" I've decided to face and nurture any creative challenge that brings me joy and ultimately makes others happy too.  

While it seems that painting is my passion, my passion is truly connecting to my fellow human beings, facilitating opportunities for others to connect and enhancing those relationships. I believe we all have the capacity to create, whether it is through art, music, story-telling, food, etc. I believe that we all yearn to connect with one another. I feel tremendously fortunate that I have had so many opportunities to connect with others far and wide through creativity!  Through my paintings,  I strive to capture the energy and essence of life’s sweetest themes of love, relationships, and Jewish life, rituals and tradition.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.